M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Petogo, Agusan del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 11:20:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 11:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Petogo, Agusan del Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 11:20:03 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Petogo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.32000, 125.51000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Camiguin
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 168 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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